Peripheral Nervous System- grade 9

Front

Division of the Autonomic Nervous System (which is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System) that is REST AND DIGEST

Back

parasympathetic

Front

What is the central nervous system (CNS) made up of?

Back

brain & spinal cord

Front

The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations is the role of the:

Back

sympathetic nervous system

Front

Part of the peripheral that controls conscious activities

Back

somatic

Front

Part of the autonomic that activates in high stress emergencies

Back

sympathetic

Front

The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves that branch out from the CNS and connect to other body parts.

Back

Peripheral

Front

The _____ response is known as fight or flight.

Back

sympathetic

Front

The _____ part of the autonomic nervous system is active during resting.

Back

parasympathetic

Front

What part of the nervous system is responsible for slowing down breathing and pulse after an emergency is over?

Back

Parasympathetic

Front

Cranial nerves and spinal nerves are part of the:

Back

Peripheral nervous system